Immigration might provide your family with opportunities to escape oppression. However, leaving your home country most likely has significant challenges. Supporting your children through this volatile time will require patience and vigilance. Your knowledge might help...
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What rights do you have in immigration court?
Immigration court is a different situation than other courts in the United States. You do not have many rights as you do in a typical court. The high-stakes nature of these court cases means it is essential that you understand what rights you do have and how to...
Does being adopted in the U.S. give you citizenship?
If you live in the United States but had originally come from another country, you may wonder if you can enjoy the privileges and rights of a U.S. citizen. If another American citizen had adopted you when you were a child, it is possible you are a citizen as well. The...
What should you know about family immigration quotas?
Family reunification serves as a pillar of immigration into the United States. Thus, if you want to reunite with your family, you will likely have less of a wait than other immigrants who intend to travel alone. But what should you know about family immigration quotas...
What happens with parental-children separations?
The division of immigrant families remains one of the biggest issues that continues to capture media attention when it comes to dealing with border and immigration struggles. Many established studies show that the separation of young children from their immigrant...
How can a stepchild become a U.S. citizen?
Bringing your family to the United States to become citizens may be a dream of yours. It may not be difficult if you want to help your spouse and children attain citizenship. However, not all family situations are the same. You might have a stepchild because you have...
What do you need to apply for asylum in the United States?
Those forced to leave their country in order to seek safety from harm, also known as refugees, can seek asylum in the United States. Asylum seekers qualify for this immigration status so long as they can establish themselves as a refugee who has undergone harm or...
Is citizenship automatic for children born to US citizens?
When a U.S. citizen has a baby outside of the country, the situation may become complicated. Whether the baby has automatic citizenship depends on the circumstance of his or her birth. The U.S. Department of State explains marriage plays a role in how a baby gains...
The dangers of falsely claiming to be a U.S. citizen
There are some valuable rights and responsibilities that come with being a citizen of the U.S. These include the right to vote in elections, the ability to sponsor family members for immigration benefits and the ability to work legally for most employers. If you are...
How do you remove conditions on permanent residence?
Married people entering the U.S. can receive conditions on their permanent residence when they receive an immigrant visa or adjust their status. These conditions prevent you from receiving your green card unless you take certain steps. There is a very specific...